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#162 Neil Perry on crafting an iconic legacy in Australian Food

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Shiza Shahid is an entrepreneur, investor, and social activist dedicated to advancing girls&rsquo; education and women&rsquo;s rights.
Shiza co-founded the Malala Fund in 2013 alongside Malala Yousafzai, helping build a global movement for girls&rsquo; education while navigating complex political and cultural realities. She later co-founded Our Place, a modern kitchenware brand focused on connection, culture, and home cooking.
In this conversation, we explore Shiza&rsquo;s journey from activism to entrepreneurship, the realities of building movements under global scrutiny, and what it takes to scale values-led businesses without losing purpose.
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So thankful to speak to all these legends this year. There were so many great Straight Talk episodes

.Who would you love to see on next year? Check out some highlights and let me know which was your favourite in the comments! 

0:00:00 Greg Norman
00:16:02 Andy Cooks
00:30:03 Tony Abbott
00:42:18 Matt Ford & Jack Steele (Inspired Unemployed)
00:50:21 Michelle Payne
01:03:30 John Laws

So thankful to speak to all these legends this year. There were so many great Straight Talk episodes
.Who would you love to see on next year? Check out some highlights and let me know which was your favourite in the comments!&nbsp;
0:00:00 Greg Norman 00:16:02 Andy Cooks 00:30:03 Tony Abbott 00:42:18 Matt Ford &amp; Jack Steele (Inspired Unemployed) 00:50:21 Michelle Payne 01:03:30 John Laws

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#162 Neil Perry on crafting an iconic legacy in Australian Food

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